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Posted: 20-Jan-24
Location: San Diego, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 4949164
Research Assistant III
Req No: 2024-16664
Category: Research/Project
Type: Temporary
Salary: $22.00
Close Date: 2/2/2024
Overview
The hourly rate range for this classification is $16.85 - $31.78 per hour, this position is budgeted at $22.00/ph. and is non-negotiable.
Under direction, incumbents perform advanced technical research and analysis in a laboratory and/or field environment. Provides technical support and/or experimental research requiring scientific knowledge from the appropriate coursework or skills acquired through work experience (for example previously as RAII). Instructions/policies/procedures and research protocols are followed independently, using discretion, judgment and interpretation. This level frequently provides lead direction and/or supervision to lower-level Research Assistants, Student/Graduate Assistants, and on occasion, clerical staff.
Examples of research duties at this level include overseeing the day-to-day tasks of an evaluation team by coordinating schedules, providing training, preparing reports and providing daily updates to the Research Manager/Specialist. Provides specialized techniques/running experiments in the laboratory; arranges for equipment repairs and oversees laboratory stocks and solutions. May assist with literature reviews and administrative tasks in support of research activities.
This is an advanced-level position for incumbents who have completed upper division coursework or have relevant work experience in a research environment. In addition to the abilities required for the Research Assistant I & II levels, the RAIII must be able to independently apply advanced research methods,procedures and analysis; perform more advanced mathematical calculations, interpret and apply research protocols, and perform advanced research activities requiring interpretation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities 95%
- Provide technical support for research projects at the reserve
- Serve as alternative point of contact for visiting researchers or reserve guests/volunteers
- Participate in education and outreach activities at reserve
- Coordinating with Grove Manager irrigation schedule for the given week
- Opening/closing respective irrigation zones based on weekly schedule and turning on off respective pumps
- Maintenance and repairs of filters and irrigations systems
- Inventory and updates of irrigation equipment and supplies
- Coordinating and updating with Grove Manager of all irrigation project support needs including irrigation systems, infrastructure, vehicles, and other equipment.
Other Duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Completion of sufficient upper division coursework
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- OR -Equivalent of two years full time progressively responsible related experience in lieu of coursework.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in environmental science or related field.
- Experience in agricultural production, including irrigation, greenhouses, pest management, post-harvest processing, sales and marketing. Knowledge of soil health and water conservation strategies.
- Experience in outreach and education.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
- Candidate must reside in California or live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.
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